The Law Entrepreneur with Neil TyraMon, 19 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:04:26 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://thelawentrepreneur.libsyn.com/podcast
enhttp://thelawentrepreneur.libsyn.com/podcastneil@thelawentrepreneur.com (neil@thelawentrepreneur.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/9/c/1/99c15023f64179df/LawEntrepreneur-CoverArtConcept.jpgThe Law Entrepreneur with Neil TyraNeil Tyraattorney,branding,court,entrepreneur,firm,law,lawyer,legal,marketing,practice,school,small,solononeil@thelawentrepreneur.comepisodicEp. 99 - From the Kitchen Table to a Thriving Firm - with Tiffany O'ConnellFrom the Kitchen Table to a Thriving Firm - with Tiffany O'ConnellMon, 19 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000I met today’s guest, Tiffany O'Connell, in a marketing group a few years ago, and since then her small firm in Massachusetts has grown and thrived. We discuss Tiff’s transition from insurance defense to estate planning and elder law (one area of law she never expected to be in),, how she leverages guest bloggers to create more valuable online content, and other strategies she’s used to grow the firm in just a few short years.

]]>I met today’s guest, Tiffany O'Connell, in a marketing group a few years ago, and since then her small firm in Massachusetts has grown and thrived. We discuss Tiff’s transition from insurance defense to estate planning and elder law (one area of law she never expected to be in),, how she leverages guest bloggers to create more valuable online content, and other strategies she’s used to grow the firm in just a few short years.

]]>37:13no99fullNeil TyraEp. 98 - The Pros & Cons of Working in a Virtual Home OfficeThe Pros & Cons of Working in a Virtual Home OfficeMon, 12 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000Neil is stuck inside on a mediocre snow day, but that doesn’t mean he can’t work – just one of the pros (cons?) of working out of your home that is discussed in this episode. You’ll learn how to set up a virtual home office, what you will need, what important choices you will have to make, and some of the other pros and cons of working at home.

]]>Neil is stuck inside on a mediocre snow day, but that doesn’t mean he can’t work – just one of the pros (cons?) of working out of your home that is discussed in this episode. You’ll learn how to set up a virtual home office, what you will need, what important choices you will have to make, and some of the other pros and cons of working at home.

]]>40:02no98fullNeil TyraEp. 97 - Building Offices Without Walls - with Sahmra A. StevensonBuilding Offices Without Walls - with Sahmra A. StevensonMon, 29 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000Sahmra A. Stevenson is a solo practitioner in the D.C. area who primarily does family law and estate planning (she describes herself as “The Happy Family Law Attorney,” and it’s an apt description). Sahmra also has an impressive commitment to being a virtual practitioner, or building an Office Without Walls – she even branded one part of her business as Wills on Wheels, a mobile estate planning service that will go to the client, wherever they are located.

It’s a really interesting way to approach a solo law practice, and I think it’s probably the way this industry is going – Sahmra is just way ahead of the curve.

]]>Sahmra A. Stevenson is a solo practitioner in the D.C. area who primarily does family law and estate planning (she describes herself as “The Happy Family Law Attorney,” and it’s an apt description). Sahmra also has an impressive commitment to being a virtual practitioner, or building an Office Without Walls – she even branded one part of her business as Wills on Wheels, a mobile estate planning service that will go to the client, wherever they are located.

It’s a really interesting way to approach a solo law practice, and I think it’s probably the way this industry is going – Sahmra is just way ahead of the curve.

]]>35:48no97fullNeil TyraEp. 96 - Hosting Events to Expand Your Business - with Derek CoburnHosting Events to Expand Your Business - with Derek CoburnMon, 22 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000Derek Coburn, author ofNetworking Is Not Workingand founder of the groupCADRE DC, returns to discuss how attorneys can leverage low- to no-cost events to improve client relationships and meet new people – and expand their business as a result.

We also discuss the upcoming eventCADREcon, where attendees will be introduced to game-changing ideas and strategies from 11 world-class speakers, while getting the opportunity to connect with over 250 CEOs and entrepreneurs. The event will be on Feb. 28th in McLean, VA, andyou can get a discount to CADREcon if you use the code “TLE”when youreserve a seat.

]]>Derek Coburn, author of Networking Is Not Working and founder of the group CADRE DC, returns to discuss how attorneys can leverage low- to no-cost events to improve client relationships and meet new people – and expand their business as a result.

We also discuss the upcoming event CADREcon, where attendees will be introduced to game-changing ideas and strategies from 11 world-class speakers, while getting the opportunity to connect with over 250 CEOs and entrepreneurs. The event will be on Feb. 28th in McLean, VA, and you can get a discount to CADREcon if you use the code “TLE” when you reserve a seat.

]]>38:30no96fullNeil TyraEp. 95 - New Year Check-InNew Year Check-InMon, 15 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000I hope you are all having a wonderful New Year! Today I’m checking in from rainy San Diego, one day into a family excursion at the Optimum Health Institute, and sharing a couple updates on the book club and Daylite.

]]>I hope you are all having a wonderful New Year! Today I’m checking in from rainy San Diego, one day into a family excursion at the Optimum Health Institute, and sharing a couple updates on the book club and Daylite.

]]>11:44no95fullNeil TyraEp. 94 - Using #TwitterMagic to Market Your Business & Build a Community - with Samantha “Tweeting Goddess” KellyUsing #TwitterMagic to Market Your Business & Build a Community - with Samantha “Tweeting Goddess” KellyMon, 08 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000Samantha Kelly is a small business owner from Ireland who started using social media to market her business because – and I’m sure many of us small firm practitioners can relate – she didn’t have a marketing budget. By communicating with, helping, and listening to people online, she has become an influencer and sold her niche business.

You’ll learn how Samantha became an influencer, simple strategies for building a community, and how professional services can use Twitter as a platform for engagement, lead generation, and branding.

]]>Samantha Kelly is a small business owner from Ireland who started using social media to market her business because – and I’m sure many of us small firm practitioners can relate – she didn’t have a marketing budget. By communicating with, helping, and listening to people online, she has become an influencer and sold her niche business.

You’ll learn how Samantha became an influencer, simple strategies for building a community, and how professional services can use Twitter as a platform for engagement, lead generation, and branding.

]]>42:14no94fullNeil TyraEp. 93 - (Re)Gain Control Over Your Life by Starting a Business - with Emily D. BakerRe)Gain Control Over Your Life by Starting a Business - with Emily D. BakerMon, 01 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000Emily D. Baker was a Deputy DA in LA County for over 10 years – but, eventually, she wanted greater control over her life. Emily is now the Founder of Ask a Lawyer Now, a service that makes compassionate legal services available to everyone. She has two coaching niches: helping online entrepreneurs start their business legally and preparing individuals for a divorce.

We discuss how starting a business helped Emily attain a greater sense of work-life balance, how to overcome the biggest challenges of opening a small business (or law firm), and what it means to be a self-described “legal-ish life coach.”

]]>Emily D. Baker was a Deputy DA in LA County for over 10 years – but, eventually, she wanted greater control over her life. Emily is now the Founder of Ask a Lawyer Now, a service that makes compassionate legal services available to everyone. She has two coaching niches: helping online entrepreneurs start their business legally and preparing individuals for a divorce.

We discuss how starting a business helped Emily attain a greater sense of work-life balance, how to overcome the biggest challenges of opening a small business (or law firm), and what it means to be a self-described “legal-ish life coach.”

]]>39:05no93fullNeil TyraEp. 92 - Legal Technology Translated for Real-World Attorneys - with Chelsey LambertLegal Technology Translated for Real-World Attorneys - with Chelsey LambertMon, 25 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000Chelsey Lambert is a veteran of the Legal Technology space (with experience as both a vendor and an educator) who runsLex Tech Review, a blog that translates legal technology for real-world attorneys. Chelsey recently published a free 200-page Legal Technology Buyer’s Guidereviewing hundreds of the different products and services that are available to solo and mid-size law firms.

We discuss how Chelsey translates complex technology for the layman, why she is writing a series of buyer’s guides, and why all attorneys should learn more about business development.

]]>Chelsey Lambert is a veteran of the Legal Technology space (with experience as both a vendor and an educator) who runs Lex Tech Review, a blog that translates legal technology for real-world attorneys. Chelsey recently published a free 200-page Legal Technology Buyer’s Guide reviewing hundreds of the different products and services that are available to solo and mid-size law firms.

We discuss how Chelsey translates complex technology for the layman, why she is writing a series of buyer’s guides, and why all attorneys should learn more about business development.

]]>55:52no92fullNeil TyraEp. 91 - The Business Owner’s Obligation: Community - with Jeff MillerThe Business Owner’s Obligation: Community - with Jeff MillerMon, 18 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000Jeff Miller has had a tremendous positive impact on my local community, and he has been able to do thisbecausehe is a business coach and entrepreneur – he learned early on that if you can impact the life of a business owner, it will have a ripple effect on their family, schools, and community.

Jeff shares how, as small business owners, we can leverage our businesses as vehicles for positive change (and, ultimately, grow our businesses in the process).

]]>Jeff Miller has had a tremendous positive impact on my local community, and he has been able to do this because he is a business coach and entrepreneur – he learned early on that if you can impact the life of a business owner, it will have a ripple effect on their family, schools, and community.

Jeff shares how, as small business owners, we can leverage our businesses as vehicles for positive change (and, ultimately, grow our businesses in the process).

]]>38:41no91fullNeil TyraEp. 90 - How Lawyers Can Build Their Brand Using Videos & Podcasts - with Nicole AbboudHow Lawyers Can Build Their Brand Using Videos & Podcasts - with Nicole AbboudMon, 11 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000Nicole Abboud is a former practicing attorney, entrepreneur, and host ofThe Gen Why Lawyer. I’m over the moon excited to share this conversation with you because The Gen Why Lawyer is one of my favorite podcasts (you can go check out all 10 of my favorite podcasts for lawyers inEpisode 32).

Nicole’s business, Abboud Media, is a video branding and podcast agency aimed at helping lawyers build their brands online using videos and podcasts. We discuss transitioning from being an attorney to starting a business, and how you can leverage videos and podcasts for your own business.

]]>Nicole Abboud is a former practicing attorney, entrepreneur, and host of The Gen Why Lawyer. I’m over the moon excited to share this conversation with you because The Gen Why Lawyer is one of my favorite podcasts (you can go check out all 10 of my favorite podcasts for lawyers in Episode 32).

Nicole’s business, Abboud Media, is a video branding and podcast agency aimed at helping lawyers build their brands online using videos and podcasts. We discuss transitioning from being an attorney to starting a business, and how you can leverage videos and podcasts for your own business.

]]>35:00no90fullNeil TyraEp. 89 - Marketing for Attorneys: Understanding the Digital Sales Funnel - with Karl BoehmMarketing for Attorneys: Understanding the Digital Sales Funnel - with Karl BoehmMon, 04 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000Karl Boehm is the Founder & Chief Marketing Strategist of Spiral Marketing, who develop high impact marketing plans and brand strategies that help clients get more leads and sales online. It’s vital for lawyers to think about advertising and marketing, especially solo practitioners, because we have to constantly sell ourselves – and, in today’s world, that often means learning how to market online.

Karl is also host of The Spiral Marketing Podcast, which explores the human side of marketing-communications with expert guests. Topics are immediately actionable and built to inspire marketers, entrepreneurs, communications professionals, and creative business-minded people alike!

]]>Karl Boehm is the Founder & Chief Marketing Strategist of Spiral Marketing, who develop high impact marketing plans and brand strategies that help clients get more leads and sales online. It’s vital for lawyers to think about advertising and marketing, especially solo practitioners, because we have to constantly sell ourselves – and, in today’s world, that often means learning how to market online.

Karl is also host of The Spiral Marketing Podcast, which explores the human side of marketing-communications with expert guests. Topics are immediately actionable and built to inspire marketers, entrepreneurs, communications professionals, and creative business-minded people alike!

]]>42:09no89fullNeil TyraEp. 88 - The Value of Video Marketing for Small Firms - with Michael MogillThe Value of Video Marketing for Small Firms - with Michael MogillMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Michael Mogill is the President and CEO ofCrisp Video Group, a legal video marketing company that produces high-quality and engaging legal videos for attorneys all over the country, including a number of previous podcasts guests. We discuss how the company came to be, how they’ve grown, why they focus on the stories of lawyers like us, and the benefits of high-quality videos in your firm’s marketing.

]]>Michael Mogill is the President and CEO of Crisp Video Group, a legal video marketing company that produces high-quality and engaging legal videos for attorneys all over the country, including a number of previous podcasts guests. We discuss how the company came to be, how they’ve grown, why they focus on the stories of lawyers like us, and the benefits of high-quality videos in your firm’s marketing.

]]>48:15no88fullNeil TyraEp. 87 - Growing a Thriving Practice with Community Outreach & Involvement - with Damian TurcoGrowing a Thriving Practice with Community Outreach & Involvement - with Damian TurcoMon, 20 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Damian Turco has launched and scaled two successful solo practices: his first in Florida shortly after law school, and his second in Massachusetts. Now his second practice is thriving, and he’s grown it largely through community outreach and involvement. Our conversation focuses on how Damian leverages his presence in the community to network and provide exceptional legal services.

]]>Damian Turco has launched and scaled two successful solo practices: his first in Florida shortly after law school, and his second in Massachusetts. Now his second practice is thriving, and he’s grown it largely through community outreach and involvement. Our conversation focuses on how Damian leverages his presence in the community to network and provide exceptional legal services.

]]>39:24no87fullNeil TyraEp. 86 - Design the Lifestyle That You Want, Then Your Business - with Ben GlassDesign the Lifestyle That You Want, Then Your Business - with Ben GlassMon, 13 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Ben Glass is not only one of the best-known and widely-respected attorneys in the D.C. area – but he’s also the leader ofGreat Legal Marketing, a fantastic organization that helps solo and small firm practitioners build and grow their practices so that they can live the lifestyle of their choosing. Our conversation focuses on designing the lifestyle that you want, first, then working backward to figure out what you need to do with your business to achieve that. We also break down the direct marketing tactics that Ben uses to create... well, great legal marketing.

]]>Ben Glass is not only one of the best-known and widely-respected attorneys in the D.C. area – but he’s also the leader of Great Legal Marketing, a fantastic organization that helps solo and small firm practitioners build and grow their practices so that they can live the lifestyle of their choosing. Our conversation focuses on designing the lifestyle that you want, first, then working backward to figure out what you need to do with your business to achieve that. We also break down the direct marketing tactics that Ben uses to create... well, great legal marketing.

]]>45:24no86fullNeil TyraEp. 85 - Scaling from a Single-Office Practice to a Six-Office Practice - with Jeff BannerScaling from a Single-Office Practice to a Six-Office Practice - with Jeff BannerMon, 06 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Jeff Banner started a single-office solo practice right out of law school and, since then, he has grown it into a thriving, six-office practice with four attorneys and 15 team members. He shares how building relationships and systematizing business processes helped him scale his practice so effectively, and the resources that have helped him along the way.

]]>Jeff Banner started a single-office solo practice right out of law school and, since then, he has grown it into a thriving, six-office practice with four attorneys and 15 team members. He shares how building relationships and systematizing business processes helped him scale his practice so effectively, and the resources that have helped him along the way.

]]>41:30no85fullNeil TyraEp. 84 - Join the Smart Business Revolution - with John Corcoran Join the Smart Business Revolution - with John CorcoranMon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000John Corcoran is a former speech writer for the Clinton administration and a “recovering” solo practitioner, but he’s probably best known for founding two businesses in the entrepreneurial space:Smart Business Revolution&Rise25.

John started his entrepreneurial ventures to diversify his revenue, which is extremely important for solo practitioners (but rarely considered) – now he helps other business owners scale up and diversify by shifting from "one to one" to "one to many" programs and offers.

]]>John Corcoran is a former speech writer for the Clinton administration and a “recovering” solo practitioner, but he’s probably best known for founding two businesses in the entrepreneurial space: Smart Business Revolution & Rise25.

John started his entrepreneurial ventures to diversify his revenue, which is extremely important for solo practitioners (but rarely considered) – now he helps other business owners scale up and diversify by shifting from "one to one" to "one to many" programs and offers.

]]>48:34no84fullNeil TyraEp. 83 - Building a Thriving Solo Practice in a Small Town - with Parker LayrissonBuilding a Thriving Solo Practice in a Small Town - with Parker LayrissonMon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000Parker Layrisson joins the show to discuss how he built a thriving personal injury practice in a small Louisiana town (~7,000 people) by engaging his community, writingThe Accident Handbook, and leveraging online marketing strategies (especially Facebook).

]]>Parker Layrisson joins the show to discuss how he built a thriving personal injury practice in a small Louisiana town (~7,000 people) by engaging his community, writing The Accident Handbook, and leveraging online marketing strategies (especially Facebook).

]]>45:51no83fullNeil TyraEp. 82 - How to Provide Outstanding Customer Service (& Why It’s Necessary) - with Keith MagnessHow to Provide Outstanding Customer Service (& Why It’s Necessary) - with Keith MagnessMon, 16 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000Keith Magness is an accident a car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney, and providing outstanding client service is the hallmark of his practice. We discuss strategies for running a solo practice, the most important of which is how you form relationships with existing clients.

]]>Keith Magness is an accident a car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney, and providing outstanding client service is the hallmark of his practice. We discuss strategies for running a solo practice, the most important of which is how you form relationships with existing clients.

]]>45:19no82fullNeil TyraEp. 81 - Going Solo as a Veteran Attorney - with David DiggsGoing Solo as a Veteran Attorney - with David DiggsMon, 09 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000David Diggs is a well-established and seasoned attorney who has only been practicing solo for about six months. Before going solo, David worked in big law firms for most of his legal career. His challenges and hurdles are a little different than what we’ve discussed in past episodes, but his viewpoint offers an interesting contrast when juxtaposed with previous guests’.

]]>David Diggs is a well-established and seasoned attorney who has only been practicing solo for about six months. Before going solo, David worked in big law firms for most of his legal career. His challenges and hurdles are a little different than what we’ve discussed in past episodes, but his viewpoint offers an interesting contrast when juxtaposed with previous guests’.

]]>26:16no81fullNeil TyraEp. 80 - How Your Web Presence Helps (or Hurts) Your Business - with Chris YokoHow Your Web Presence Helps (or Hurts) Your Business - with Chris YokoMon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000Chris Yoko is the Owner of Yoko Co., a web development and full-service internet presence company that advances the web presence of organizations driven by a purpose beyond profit. They began as a small consulting shop, which aided organizations in their web design and social media endeavors, but as their team grew they began to add tactical execution to complement their services.

We discuss the role of websites for law attorneys, why solo practitioners should be serious about their web presence, and how you can use a website to help grow your business.

]]>Chris Yoko is the Owner of Yoko Co., a web development and full-service internet presence company that advances the web presence of organizations driven by a purpose beyond profit. They began as a small consulting shop, which aided organizations in their web design and social media endeavors, but as their team grew they began to add tactical execution to complement their services.

We discuss the role of websites for law attorneys, why solo practitioners should be serious about their web presence, and how you can use a website to help grow your business.

]]>46:53no80fullNeil TyraEp. 79 - A Lesson in Public Speaking for Attorneys - with George HendleyA Lesson in Public Speaking for Attorneys - with George HendleyMon, 25 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000George Hendley is the Founder & President of The Speakers Academy, an organization that trains business leaders who want the skills and confidence to inspire and influence their listeners. As attorneys, a lot of what we do involves being persuasive and communicating effectively, so I wanted to sit down with George to discuss how we can improve our public speaking abilities.

]]>George Hendley is the Founder & President of The Speakers Academy, an organization that trains business leaders who want the skills and confidence to inspire and influence their listeners. As attorneys, a lot of what we do involves being persuasive and communicating effectively, so I wanted to sit down with George to discuss how we can improve our public speaking abilities.

]]>35:15no79fullNeil TyraEp. 78 - How to Use Tablets in Your Law Practice - with Brett BurneyHow to Use Tablets in Your Law Practice - with Brett BurneyMon, 18 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000Brett Burney is an E-Discovery Consultant – that means he goes all around the country “bridging the chasm between the legal and technology frontiers of electronic discovery.” Brett recently released a new course,iPractice on an iPad, which does just what the name implies: teaching you how to conduct your law practice using an iPad as your primary tool. However, you don’t need to use an iPad, or even Apple products, to get some incredibly useful (and practical) tech tips from this episode.

Here’s an example of how an iPad can help in your practice: the Easy-Peasy “Print” to PDF feature.

Let’s say you want to create a PDF of an e-mail you received. To do that...

Just make like you’re going to PRINT the message (which is under the “Reply” arrow)...

but instead of selecting a Printer, place your thumb & finger on the Print Preview and spread them apart, or zoom-out, or pinch-out.

Behold! It turns into a PDF file!

Now you can use the “Share menu” in the upper right corner to upload this PDF file to Dropbox, or open it in another app like PDF Expert so you can highlight text.

Or maybe you want to convert a web page into a PDF. Use the “Share menu” to “Print” it, zoom-out on the Print Preview, and you have a PDF!! (Going into the Reader Mode in Safari gives you a cleaner PDF without all the ads and junk.)

Now you could attach this to an e-mail message to send to a colleague or client, or upload it to OneDrive.

You can also do this from the Notes app, or virtually any app where you have the ability to “Print.” It’s even a good way to quickly export a note from Evernote to PDF. Brett has long used apps like PDF PROvider and PDF Converter to convert files and text to PDF, and he still uses those apps from time to time for their additional features, but this easy, BUILT-IN “Print to PDF” option on iOS is so incredibly handy!

]]>Brett Burney is an E-Discovery Consultant – that means he goes all around the country “bridging the chasm between the legal and technology frontiers of electronic discovery.” Brett recently released a new course, iPractice on an iPad, which does just what the name implies: teaching you how to conduct your law practice using an iPad as your primary tool. However, you don’t need to use an iPad, or even Apple products, to get some incredibly useful (and practical) tech tips from this episode.

Here’s an example of how an iPad can help in your practice: the Easy-Peasy “Print” to PDF feature.

Let’s say you want to create a PDF of an e-mail you received. To do that...

Just make like you’re going to PRINT the message (which is under the “Reply” arrow)...

but instead of selecting a Printer, place your thumb & finger on the Print Preview and spread them apart, or zoom-out, or pinch-out.

Behold! It turns into a PDF file!

Now you can use the “Share menu” in the upper right corner to upload this PDF file to Dropbox, or open it in another app like PDF Expert so you can highlight text.

Or maybe you want to convert a web page into a PDF. Use the “Share menu” to “Print” it, zoom-out on the Print Preview, and you have a PDF!! (Going into the Reader Mode in Safari gives you a cleaner PDF without all the ads and junk.)

Now you could attach this to an e-mail message to send to a colleague or client, or upload it to OneDrive.

You can also do this from the Notes app, or virtually any app where you have the ability to “Print.” It’s even a good way to quickly export a note from Evernote to PDF. Brett has long used apps like PDF PROvider and PDF Converter to convert files and text to PDF, and he still uses those apps from time to time for their additional features, but this easy, BUILT-IN “Print to PDF” option on iOS is so incredibly handy!

]]>45:03clean78fullNeil TyraEp. 77 - The Serendipitous Solo Attorney- with Andrew SindlerThe Serendipitous Solo Attorney- with Andrew SindlerMon, 11 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000Whilst working for a non profit, Andrew Sindler began his solo practice as simply a side gig. After the non profit went out of business, Andrew was left with his solo practice still going strong, and made the transition. Andrew talks about how he uses technology to create a thriving practice and how to address budgeting with an ever unpredictable income stream.

]]>Whilst working for a non profit, Andrew Sindler began his solo practice as simply a side gig. After the non profit went out of business, Andrew was left with his solo practice still going strong, and made the transition. Andrew talks about how he uses technology to create a thriving practice and how to address budgeting with an ever unpredictable income stream.

]]>35:30clean77fullNeil TyraEp. 76 - Scale Your Small Firm with Efficient Systems - with Jeffrey KatzScale Your Small Firm with Efficient Systems - with Jeffrey KatzMon, 28 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Jeffrey Katz had an inauspicious beginning as a solo practitioner (with an exceptionally interesting first referral case) and grew to own a thriving practice with five attorneys and five CPAs. Jeffrey chronicles his journey and shares the systems he uses to make his firm more efficient and bring more value to clients.

]]>Jeffrey Katz had an inauspicious beginning as a solo practitioner (with an exceptionally interesting first referral case) and grew to own a thriving practice with five attorneys and five CPAs. Jeffrey chronicles his journey and shares the systems he uses to make his firm more efficient and bring more value to clients.

]]>44:40clean76fullNeil TyraEp. 75 - A Book, a Show, a Podcast, a Conference - with Victor MedinaA Book, a Show, a Podcast, a Conference - with Victor MedinaMon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Today we welcome back third-time guest Victor Medina, an estate planning & elder law attorney, a financial planner, the creative genius behind MacTrack Legal, an author, and more! We discuss how law entrepreneurs can pursue long-term personal and business growth, his new gig hosting the radio program and podcastMake It Last, and what you can expect from this year’sMacTrack Legalconference (October 19-21 in Orlando, FL).

One of the best talks last year was about how to write a book to promote your business and establish yourself as an expert.Victor is going to share this talk again on August 24th for FREE – sign up atglobalmacit.com/mactracklegal. If you attend you will receive a discount code for this year’s MacTrack Legal.

]]>Today we welcome back third-time guest Victor Medina, an estate planning & elder law attorney, a financial planner, the creative genius behind MacTrack Legal, an author, and more! We discuss how law entrepreneurs can pursue long-term personal and business growth, his new gig hosting the radio program and podcast Make It Last, and what you can expect from this year’s MacTrack Legal conference (October 19-21 in Orlando, FL).

One of the best talks last year was about how to write a book to promote your business and establish yourself as an expert. Victor is going to share this talk again on August 24th for FREE – sign up at globalmacit.com/mactracklegal. If you attend you will receive a discount code for this year’s MacTrack Legal.

]]>53:50clean75fullNeil TyraEp. 74 - Why Rookie Business Owners Should Hire a Coach Early - with Ross AlbersWhy Rookie Business Owners Should Hire a Coach Early - with Ross AlbersMon, 14 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Today we’re going to learn about a novel (but common-sense) business strategy that Ross Albers implemented to grow his solo practice into a successful small firm: the early use of a business coach. Many lawyers don’t consider hiring a coach until late in their careers, but Ross shares how it helped him improve in every facet of business ownership (and why he wishes he’d hired someone even earlier).

We also look towards the future, and consider the role video may play in attorney-client communication.

]]>Today we’re going to learn about a novel (but common-sense) business strategy that Ross Albers implemented to grow his solo practice into a successful small firm: the early use of a business coach. Many lawyers don’t consider hiring a coach until late in their careers, but Ross shares how it helped him improve in every facet of business ownership (and why he wishes he’d hired someone even earlier).

We also look towards the future, and consider the role video may play in attorney-client communication.

]]>35:39no74fullNeil TyraEp. 73 - Tax Planning for Solo Attorneys & Small Business Owners - with Eric WexlerTax Planning for Solo Attorneys & Small Business Owners - with Eric WexlerMon, 07 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Today’s guest, Eric Wexler, is a CPA and solo tax attorney in the Washington D.C. area. We talk about building a successful solo practice before discussing what small business owners need to consider when planning their tax strategy, and the big mistakes they need to avoid.

]]>Today’s guest, Eric Wexler, is a CPA and solo tax attorney in the Washington D.C. area. We talk about building a successful solo practice before discussing what small business owners need to consider when planning their tax strategy, and the big mistakes they need to avoid.

]]>44:38no73fullNeil TyraEp. 72 - Scaling & Staffing a Small Boutique Firm - with Spencer HechtScaling & Staffing a Small Boutique Firm - with Spencer HechtMon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000Spencer Hecht scaled a solo practice into a small boutique family law firm, with three associates and a handful of other staff members. We dig deep into when Spencer knew it was time to hire his first associate, how he finds employees who are a good fit, and how he created an incentive program that allows his staff to “put some skin in the game.”

]]>Spencer Hecht scaled a solo practice into a small boutique family law firm, with three associates and a handful of other staff members. We dig deep into when Spencer knew it was time to hire his first associate, how he finds employees who are a good fit, and how he created an incentive program that allows his staff to “put some skin in the game.”

]]>44:52clean72fullNeil TyraEp. 71 - How to Find the Best Virtual Assistant Match - with Katie Gutierrez MillerHow to Find the Best Virtual Assistant Match - with Katie Gutierrez MillerMon, 24 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000Katie Gutierrez Miller is the Founder and CEO of Assistant Match, one of the very first companies to offer virtual assistants. Assistant Match is unique in the VA space because all of their assistants are educated and based in the United States, and for many professionals that is an important consideration.

We discuss building a remote business, how virtual assistants can support law firms (in many different ways), and when virtual assistants make financial sense. (We didn’t go to law school to do data entry, did we?)

If you want to work with Assistant Match, the first hour is on Katie!Tell them you heard about Assistant Match from the Law Entrepreneur and they’ll take care of you.

]]>Katie Gutierrez Miller is the Founder and CEO of Assistant Match, one of the very first companies to offer virtual assistants. Assistant Match is unique in the VA space because all of their assistants are educated and based in the United States, and for many professionals that is an important consideration.

We discuss building a remote business, how virtual assistants can support law firms (in many different ways), and when virtual assistants make financial sense. (We didn’t go to law school to do data entry, did we?)

If you want to work with Assistant Match, the first hour is on Katie! Tell them you heard about Assistant Match from the Law Entrepreneur and they’ll take care of you.

]]>38:08clean71fullNeil TyraEp. 70 - Report: How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or FailReport: How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or FailMon, 10 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil is solo discussing a recent Thomson Reuters State of U.S. Small Law Firms Study Report titled “How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or Fail.” This episode explores the biggest challenges small firms face today (and potential solutions), how the firms surveyed in this report define success, and Neil’s criticisms of the report.

]]>48:38no70fullNeil TyraEp. 69 - Demystifying Appellate Law & Leveraging the Cloud - with D. Todd SmithDemystifying Appellate Law & Leveraging the Cloud - with D. Todd SmithMon, 26 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with D. Todd Smith, Founder of the Smith Law Group, one of the country’s top boutique appellate firms. We dig into what exactly an appellate practice is, how it fits into the industry as a whole, and how new law school graduates can leverage the many resources available today.

]]>Neil chats with D. Todd Smith, Founder of the Smith Law Group, one of the country’s top boutique appellate firms. We dig into what exactly an appellate practice is, how it fits into the industry as a whole, and how new law school graduates can leverage the many resources available today.

]]>47:19clean69fullNeil TyraEp. 68 - Law Office on a Laptop: Solo Success & Mobile Law Practices - with Catherine Hodder Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Catherine Hodder, formerly a Principal at a mobile law practice and currently a Principal and Author atGo Solo For Success. Catherine discusses launching a successful mobile law practice, designing a business to support her lifestyle, and aligning their mission with a business niche. She also shares tips that will help solo attorneys launch successfully, find inspiration, and achieve work-life balance.

]]>Neil chats with Catherine Hodder, formerly a Principal at a mobile law practice and currently a Principal and Author at Go Solo For Success. Catherine discusses launching a successful mobile law practice, designing a business to support her lifestyle, and aligning their mission with a business niche. She also shares tips that will help solo attorneys launch successfully, find inspiration, and achieve work-life balance.

]]>32:49noEp. 67 - Taming the Billing Monster in Small Law Practices - with David HotesMon, 12 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil is talking to David Hotes, a CPA-turned-attorney focusing on small business and entrepreneurial law. He shares the interesting structure of his solo law practice, which is part of theBethesda Law Group, and his unique perspectives on billing and accounting.

]]>Neil is talking to David Hotes, a CPA-turned-attorney focusing on small business and entrepreneurial law. He shares the interesting structure of his solo law practice, which is part of the Bethesda Law Group, and his unique perspectives on billing and accounting.

You will learn a little insight into how most people make purchasing decisions when it comes to professional services, why trust is the most important factor of business-client relationships, and Stacey’s 3 Platinum Principles™ for Referral Generation.

Stacey was kind enough to put together some helpful resources for The Law Entrepreneur audience.If you go togrowthbyreferrals.com/tle, you can downloadThe Seven Deadly Sins of Generating Referrals, join the Referrals Without Asking Facebook group, and learn more about Stacey’s various programs.

]]>Neil chats with Stacey Brown Randall, a champion of solopreneurs and small businesses who helps people accelerate business growth by nurturing better relationships that generating more referrals.

You will learn a little insight into how most people make purchasing decisions when it comes to professional services, why trust is the most important factor of business-client relationships, and Stacey’s 3 Platinum Principles™ for Referral Generation.

Stacey was kind enough to put together some helpful resources for The Law Entrepreneur audience. If you go to growthbyreferrals.com/tle, you can download The Seven Deadly Sins of Generating Referrals, join the Referrals Without Asking Facebook group, and learn more about Stacey’s various programs.

]]>45:19noEp. 65 - How Virtual Practices Lower Overhead & Drive Revenue - with Jared CorreiaMon, 29 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Jared Correia. He is the Founder & CEO of Red Cave Consulting, a subscription-based business management and consulting practice for solo practitioners and small law firms. He shares how lawyers can apply systems that drive efficiency (and revenue), why we should be designing practices with the end in mind, and how firms can lower their overhead by leveraging technology & remote employees.

]]>Neil chats with Jared Correia. He is the Founder & CEO of Red Cave Consulting, a subscription-based business management and consulting practice for solo practitioners and small law firms. He shares how lawyers can apply systems that drive efficiency (and revenue), why we should be designing practices with the end in mind, and how firms can lower their overhead by leveraging technology & remote employees.

]]>51:19noEp. 64 - What Tomorrow's Solo Law Firm Will Look LikeMon, 15 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Chad Burton, CEO ofCuroLegaland a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, which leveraged cloud-based technology and modern business practices in one lean, virtual platform. He has his pulse on all of the new technologies and will offer you a glimpse at the Ghost of Law Yet-To-Come.

They discuss catching the entrepreneurial bug, growing a solo firm in a non-traditional manner, how technology can help you look at business in a new way, the future of virtual law, and standardizing the solo law firm model.

]]>Neil chats with Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, which leveraged cloud-based technology and modern business practices in one lean, virtual platform. He has his pulse on all of the new technologies and will offer you a glimpse at the Ghost of Law Yet-To-Come.

They discuss catching the entrepreneurial bug, growing a solo firm in a non-traditional manner, how technology can help you look at business in a new way, the future of virtual law, and standardizing the solo law firm model.

]]>53:05noEp. 063 - Collaborate Towards SuccessMon, 08 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Joryn Jenkins, who has been a government attorney, big firm attorney, medium firm attorney, small firm attorney, law school professor, and solo practitioner. Her firm, Open Palm Law, now specializes in collaborative divorce.

They discuss how the collaborative process works, why it’s less stressful on families (and attorneys), how outsourcing will help you manage a successful law firm, and Joryn’s writing process (including how she is able to write a chapter on the drive home from work).

Joryn has training in the Columbia, Maryland area on May 11th & 12th.You can sign up for this training by emailing her:Jorny@OpenPalmLaw.com

]]>Neil chats with Joryn Jenkins, who has been a government attorney, big firm attorney, medium firm attorney, small firm attorney, law school professor, and solo practitioner. Her firm, Open Palm Law, now specializes in collaborative divorce.

They discuss how the collaborative process works, why it’s less stressful on families (and attorneys), how outsourcing will help you manage a successful law firm, and Joryn’s writing process (including how she is able to write a chapter on the drive home from work).

Joryn has training in the Columbia, Maryland area on May 11th & 12th. You can sign up for this training by emailing her: Jorny@OpenPalmLaw.com

]]>42:06noEp. 62 - You're Getting Married and Starting Your Firm Together?Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Manny & Rada Machin, a husband and wife legal team who launched their own small firm out of law school. We explore the challenges of running a small firm, the unique challenges of running a business with your spouse, and how small firms can leverage technology to cut costs & improve the client experience.

]]>Neil chats with Manny & Rada Machin, a husband and wife legal team who launched their own small firm out of law school. We explore the challenges of running a small firm, the unique challenges of running a business with your spouse, and how small firms can leverage technology to cut costs & improve the client experience.

]]>46:25noEp. 61 - Leveraging LinkedIn and The Growth CoachMon, 17 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Ingar Grev, managing director of The Growth Coach franchise in Washington, D.C., and a LinkedIn ProFinder. If you want your law firm to grow and profit, then you can’t have your hand in every part of the business, every single day. It’s just not sustainable.

Ingar shares how you can build a sustainable business, use technology as a solution, and leverage LinkedIn for business growth.

]]>Neil chats with Ingar Grev, managing director of The Growth Coach franchise in Washington, D.C., and a LinkedIn ProFinder. If you want your law firm to grow and profit, then you can’t have your hand in every part of the business, every single day. It’s just not sustainable.

Ingar shares how you can build a sustainable business, use technology as a solution, and leverage LinkedIn for business growth.

If you’re interested in leveraging technology to improve your productivity and grow your small practice, you might be interested in theSmall Firm Bootcamp(May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, LA). It’s being held by Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson,last week’s guest, and Neil is going. He hopes to see some of you!

If you’re interested in leveraging technology to improve your productivity and grow your small practice, you might be interested in the Small Firm Bootcamp (May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, LA). It’s being held by Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson, last week’s guest, and Neil is going. He hopes to see some of you!

]]>16:31noEp. 59 - Bootstrapping Solos to Success with Ernie the AttorneyMon, 03 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Ernie Svenson, who helps solo lawyers and small firms make their practices more profitable and vastly easier to manage. Ernie learned early in his career that working harder doesn’t always lead to more success – and it can lead to burnout. We need to leverage tools that make work faster and easier.

Want to learn more and make more money?Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp.Ernie's one-of-a-kind program will get you access to a two-day live event (May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana), the Law Firm Autopilot online course, live webinars, lifetime membership to a supportive community, and MORE.

]]>Neil chats with Ernie Svenson, who helps solo lawyers and small firms make their practices more profitable and vastly easier to manage. Ernie learned early in his career that working harder doesn’t always lead to more success – and it can lead to burnout. We need to leverage tools that make work faster and easier.

Want to learn more and make more money? Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp. Ernie's one-of-a-kind program will get you access to a two-day live event (May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana), the Law Firm Autopilot online course, live webinars, lifetime membership to a supportive community, and MORE.

]]>51:21noEp. 58 - The Secret Behind SEO for Lawyers with Edmund YanSun, 26 Mar 2017 22:51:29 +0000Neil chats with Edmund Yan, a former litigation lawyer who transitioned to estate planning with no book of business. It’s always difficult to start a new practice, especially when you don’t start with any clients, but Yan is thriving. He built a strong referral network and implemented an effective digital marketing strategy, which made him more visible to potential clients… and his colleagues.

Edmund now has a second business in which he helps lawyers and other professionals generate more traffic, leads, and business through digital marketing. In today’s episode, he explains the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) and the secret behind SEO for lawyers.

]]>Neil chats with Edmund Yan, a former litigation lawyer who transitioned to estate planning with no book of business. It’s always difficult to start a new practice, especially when you don’t start with any clients, but Yan is thriving. He built a strong referral network and implemented an effective digital marketing strategy, which made him more visible to potential clients… and his colleagues.

Edmund now has a second business in which he helps lawyers and other professionals generate more traffic, leads, and business through digital marketing. In today’s episode, he explains the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) and the secret behind SEO for lawyers.

]]>46:17noEp. 57 - Pay Per Click BrillianceMon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Yan Roos, who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and founder of Expert Engines. Using techniques developed while building national brands in the hypercompetitive consumer products space, his company has helped small and solo law firms in the most crowded markets in the US generate hundreds of thousands in case billings every year.

]]>Neil chats with Yan Roos, who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and founder of Expert Engines. Using techniques developed while building national brands in the hypercompetitive consumer products space, his company has helped small and solo law firms in the most crowded markets in the US generate hundreds of thousands in case billings every year.

]]>Neil chats with Jeremy Bendler, an accountant with Bendler Mason & Co. in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Jeremy focuses on a variety of accounting services, and also provides business valuation services.

]]>53:39noEp. 54 - One Year Thank You and My Gift to YouMon, 27 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000In this episode Neil marks the one year anniversary of the launch of The Law Entrepreneur with a few thank yous and his gift to you - the listeners. Hear how, based on what he has learned from his guests on the show, he launched a networking referral group and the step-by step actions he took to create the Sempai Networking Group.

We want to recognize and thank two guys who make the show much more professional than it really is:

]]>In this episode Neil marks the one year anniversary of the launch of The Law Entrepreneur with a few thank yous and his gift to you - the listeners. Hear how, based on what he has learned from his guests on the show, he launched a networking referral group and the step-by step actions he took to create the Sempai Networking Group.

We want to recognize and thank two guys who make the show much more professional than it really is:

]]>32:35noEp. 53 - How One Bar Association Aids Solos in the Business of LawMon, 20 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Catherine Sanders Reach, an alum of the University of Alabama (roll tide), and currently the Director of Law Practice Management & Technology for the Chicago Bar Association.

]]>41:21noEp. 51 - Blazzing SaddlesMon, 06 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000Neil takes a short break from the podcast for his birthday, and talks about his plans for the show in the upcoming episodes.]]>Neil takes a short break from the podcast for his birthday, and talks about his plans for the show in the upcoming episodes.]]>04:34noEp. 50 - Business Blunders When Growing Your FirmMon, 30 Jan 2017 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with R. Shawn McBride about the pitfalls of growing a practice beyond being a solo or small firm practitioner.

Shawn McBride works with business owners that want to lay the foundation first and get their business going in the right direction or assess where they are and set the stage for a brighter future for their business. His goal is to educate his clients so that they understand the law and can make sound decisions on legal matters affecting their business.

]]>Neil chats with R. Shawn McBride about the pitfalls of growing a practice beyond being a solo or small firm practitioner.

Shawn McBride works with business owners that want to lay the foundation first and get their business going in the right direction or assess where they are and set the stage for a brighter future for their business. His goal is to educate his clients so that they understand the law and can make sound decisions on legal matters affecting their business.

]]>46:37noEp. 49 - From Side Gig to SoloMon, 23 Jan 2017 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Seth Polansky from the Washington, D.C. area. Seth’s firm focuses on contracts, intellectual property, and assistance for start-ups, in addition to some family law matters.

]]>12:29noEp. 45 - Guiding Your Practice with Technology - with Mark MetzgerMon, 12 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Mark C. Metzger, the Founder and Principal of the Law Office of Mark C. Metzger. Mark has more than 22 years of experience in the practice of law, and provides a complete range of estate planning services to individuals and families in Naperville and throughout the greater Chicago area. In today’s episode, Mark discusses the evolution of his law practice and the customer life cycle that drives it, technology in law, and coaching as a tool for growth.

]]>Neil chats with Mark C. Metzger, the Founder and Principal of the Law Office of Mark C. Metzger. Mark has more than 22 years of experience in the practice of law, and provides a complete range of estate planning services to individuals and families in Naperville and throughout the greater Chicago area. In today’s episode, Mark discusses the evolution of his law practice and the customer life cycle that drives it, technology in law, and coaching as a tool for growth.

]]>Neil chats with Tom Martin, an attorney whose residence is in Vancouver but whose office is in California. In other words, our first geographically dispersed guest! Aside from his practice, Tom has been developing internet-based products and apps for legal services.

]]>49:31noEp. 43 - Learning From A Legal Technology Trailblazer - with Nicole BlackMon, 28 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats withNicole Black, a Rochester, New York attorney and Legal Technology Evangelist atMyCase, web-based law practice management software. She's beenbloggingsince 2005, has written aweekly columnfor the Daily Record since 2007, is the author ofCloud Computing for Lawyers, co-authorsSocial Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier, and co-authorsCriminal Law in New York.

She's easily distracted by the potential of bright and shiny tech gadgets, along with good food and wine.

]]>Neil chats with Nicole Black, a Rochester, New York attorney and Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase, web-based law practice management software. She's been blogging since 2005, has written a weekly column for the Daily Record since 2007, is the author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers, co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier, and co-authors Criminal Law in New York.

She's easily distracted by the potential of bright and shiny tech gadgets, along with good food and wine.

]]>38:04noEp. 42 - Leveraging a 2nd Language to Grow Your Firm - with Pilar NicholsMon, 21 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Pilar Nichols, a bilingual practitioner who used her knowledge of the Spanish language to establish a niche and grow her practice.

]]>44:34noEp. 41 - A Deep Dive into Daylite6 with Amin Rahmani from MarketcircleMon, 14 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Amin Rahmani from Marketcircle, creators of Daylite, one of our usual sponsors. Amin works in sales for a variety of Marketcircle projects.

]]>45:08noEp. 40 - A Well Planned Solo Launch with Katie FloydMon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Katie Floyd, host of theMac Power Userspodcast and new solo practitioner, about how she broke off on her own to begin her solo practice.

]]>Neil chats with Craig Miller from Washington, D.C., a solo personal injury attorney. Most of this interview covers the necessary mindset for a solo practitioner, especially within the arena of medical malpractice.

]]>45:47noEp. 38 - The Perfect Storm to System FailureMon, 24 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000This week, a hard drive failure caused a delay in recording for the podcast. In lieu of an interview, Neil reviews some steps he’s put in place for his data backup, something which all practitioners (and entrepreneurs) should be doing.

]]>This week, a hard drive failure caused a delay in recording for the podcast. In lieu of an interview, Neil reviews some steps he’s put in place for his data backup, something which all practitioners (and entrepreneurs) should be doing.

]]>01:03:31noEp. 36 - Sharon Christie - Another Nurse To Attorney To EntrepreneurMon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Sharon Christie, yet another nurse-turned-lawyer, about her transition from health policy to social security law, as well as her referral network, speaking engagements, and her use of an email system to maintain contact with her clients.

]]>Neil chats with Sharon Christie, yet another nurse-turned-lawyer, about her transition from health policy to social security law, as well as her referral network, speaking engagements, and her use of an email system to maintain contact with her clients.

]]>49:45noEp. 35 - Karen Levian - From Nurse To Solo AttorneyMon, 03 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Karen, a nurse turned attorney, about her interest in nursing and social security, and how she began her practice, Levian Law.

]]>37:01noEp. 34 - Amy Griboff: Transitioning Out Of Solo PracticeMon, 26 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Amy Griboff about how she started her solo practice, and now in this stage of her life she is making the transition out of that type of position.

]]>38:55noEp. 33 - Experiences From A Modern Solo Practitioner - with Dana Bucy MillerMon, 19 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Dana Bucy Miller about her experience post-graduation and how she started her solo practice. Notable mentions from Dana include the absolute importance of social media for marketing, something that older generations of lawyers usually shy away from.

]]>Neil chats with Dana Bucy Miller about her experience post-graduation and how she started her solo practice. Notable mentions from Dana include the absolute importance of social media for marketing, something that older generations of lawyers usually shy away from.

]]>27:33noEp. 31 - Helping Lawyers Get New Clients with Mark MerendaMon, 05 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Mark Merenda, who he met at the Mac Track Legal conference in Florida. Mark runs Smart Marketing, a marketing company helping lawyers promote their practices, of which Neil was a client for some time.

]]>Neil chats with Mark Merenda, who he met at the Mac Track Legal conference in Florida. Mark runs Smart Marketing, a marketing company helping lawyers promote their practices, of which Neil was a client for some time.

]]>51:46noEp. 30 - Law Firm Branding with ThinkPinkLawMon, 29 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Julie Tolek, founder of Think Pink Law. Julie works just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and stood out to me most notably for the unique branding of her practice.

]]>40:05noEp. 29 - Going Solo In A Rural AreaMon, 22 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Jeff Alford, a solo practitioner from Paducah, Kentcuky (you may have to look that up). Jeff focuses on family law, and has grown his practice from a solo operation to having a few employees on staff. Because of Jeff’s town in Kentucky, he has a lot of insight on what it means to be a solo practitioner in a mostly rural area.

]]>Neil chats with Jeff Alford, a solo practitioner from Paducah, Kentcuky (you may have to look that up). Jeff focuses on family law, and has grown his practice from a solo operation to having a few employees on staff. Because of Jeff’s town in Kentucky, he has a lot of insight on what it means to be a solo practitioner in a mostly rural area.

]]>35:44noEp. 28 - Solo Law In the UK - with Neil BrownMon, 15 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Neil Brown from across the pond in England, who practices law with his wife Sandra in Newbury, just west of London. Another pair of Apple fanatics, Neil and Sandra focus on a combination of pharmaceutical companies and new tech/internet start-ups.

]]>Neil chats with Neil Brown from across the pond in England, who practices law with his wife Sandra in Newbury, just west of London. Another pair of Apple fanatics, Neil and Sandra focus on a combination of pharmaceutical companies and new tech/internet start-ups.

]]>31:43noEp. 26 - Going Solo with Apple Expert David SparksMon, 25 Jul 2016 11:54:33 +0000Neil chats with David Sparks, Apple expert and host of The Mac Power Users podcast, which was the first podcast I started listening to and since has been an influence for me to start The Law Entrepreneur in the first place. David is also a solo practitioner which will dominate most of the conversation today, and he operates a small and comfortable firm in Southern California.

]]>Neil chats with David Sparks, Apple expert and host of The Mac Power Users podcast, which was the first podcast I started listening to and since has been an influence for me to start The Law Entrepreneur in the first place. David is also a solo practitioner which will dominate most of the conversation today, and he operates a small and comfortable firm in Southern California.

]]>45:37noEp. 25 - Transitioning From Solo Practitioner To EntrepreneurMon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Alan Fanger, a civil litigator from Boston. Alan has been a solo practitioner since 1990, and has created products for law firms to be used in preparation with their clients.

]]>32:52noEp. 23 - Ethical Use Of Mobile Devices - with Brett BurneyMon, 04 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Brett Burney, the founder of Burney Consultants, providing consulting to corporations in the “e-discovery” area. Brett is also an author and a frequent speaker at conferences nationwide.

]]>Neil chats with Brett Burney, the founder of Burney Consultants, providing consulting to corporations in the “e-discovery” area. Brett is also an author and a frequent speaker at conferences nationwide.

]]>54:57noEp. 22 - Contracting for Freelance Attorneys - with Lisa SolomonMon, 27 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Lisa Solomon, a freelance lawyer, consultant, and recent founder of the Now Counsel Network, a nationwide network of lawyers who can provide project work and temporary support for practices. I think of it as the “Uber for freelance lawyers.”

]]>Neil chats with Lisa Solomon, a freelance lawyer, consultant, and recent founder of the Now Counsel Network, a nationwide network of lawyers who can provide project work and temporary support for practices. I think of it as the “Uber for freelance lawyers.”

]]>34:17noEp. 20 - What Role Do Bar Associations Play in the Education of Solos?Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Evan Goitein, a solo practitioner in Bethesda, Maryland and graduate of Massachusetts University. His focus is on family & construction law and foreclosure defense, and he is also the co-chair of the solo & small firm section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County.

]]>Neil chats with Evan Goitein, a solo practitioner in Bethesda, Maryland and graduate of Massachusetts University. His focus is on family & construction law and foreclosure defense, and he is also the co-chair of the solo & small firm section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County.

]]>39:13noEp. 19 - Ethical Landmines for Solos - with Claude DuclouxMon, 06 Jun 2016 11:33:28 +0000Neil chats with Claude Ducloux, a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in ethical issues for attorneys and litigators.

]]>39:39noEp. 17 - Planning For A Solo Practice From the Start – with Nicole WhitakerMon, 23 May 2016 11:42:02 +0000Neil chats with Nicole Whitaker, a solo practitioner in the Baltimore area focusing on immigration, trust estates, civil litigation, and family law. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. The interesting thing about Nicole’s career is that she was interested in opening her own practice from the start; as soon as her education was complete she began plans for her own solo practice.

]]>Neil chats with Nicole Whitaker, a solo practitioner in the Baltimore area focusing on immigration, trust estates, civil litigation, and family law. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. The interesting thing about Nicole’s career is that she was interested in opening her own practice from the start; as soon as her education was complete she began plans for her own solo practice.

]]>36:41noEp. 16 – Tom Lambotte - Outsourcing IT Support Can Grow Your Law FirmMon, 16 May 2016 12:27:38 +0000Neil chats with Tom Lambotte about his Mac-specific IT service for law firms, Global Mac IT. He’s spent over a decade researching & refining his systems, and specializes in helping law firms make the transition from PC to Mac.

]]>Neil chats with Tom Lambotte about his Mac-specific IT service for law firms, Global Mac IT. He’s spent over a decade researching & refining his systems, and specializes in helping law firms make the transition from PC to Mac.

]]>32:45noEp. 15 - Sean Morris - The Restaurant LawyerMon, 09 May 2016 12:08:15 +0000Neil chats with Sean Morris about his experience as a primary authority in the restaurant community of Washington D.C., as well as their experience as co-graduates of the The Catholic University of America.

]]>Neil chats with Sean Morris about his experience as a primary authority in the restaurant community of Washington D.C., as well as their experience as co-graduates of the The Catholic University of America.

]]>37:37noEp. 13 - Ben Stevens - The Evolution Of A Southern Family Law AttorneyMon, 25 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Ben Stevens about his practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina and his blog The Mac Lawyer which was sparked from his love for Apple products.

]]>Neil chats with Val Nowattnick about her company Paralegal Consultants, and how she’s helped provide litigation support and law office management services to attorneys, running everything in an efficient virtual space.

]]>38:19noEp. 8 – Three things EVERY solo practitioner needs before they start – with Pat YevicsMon, 21 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Pat Yevics, the director of law office management assistance for the Maryland State BAR Association. Pat offers some insight into programs that she works with that educate and inform hopeful solo practitioners, as well as the THREE THINGS every solo needs before starting their journey.

]]>Neil chats with Pat Yevics, the director of law office management assistance for the Maryland State BAR Association. Pat offers some insight into programs that she works with that educate and inform hopeful solo practitioners, as well as the THREE THINGS every solo needs before starting their journey.

]]>31:41noEp. 5 - Derek CoburnFri, 04 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Derek Coburn, author of "Networking Is Not Working," and founder of the exclusive group CADRE in the DC Metro area. Derek shares his expertise on networking, especially as it relates to the field of law.

]]>36:17noEp. 3 - Victor MedinaThu, 03 Mar 2016 13:16:18 +0000Neil chats with Victor Medina about estate planning & elder law, growing his practice and branching out into financial services, and his event "MiloFest." Enjoy!]]>Neil chats with Victor Medina about estate planning & elder law, growing his practice and branching out into financial services, and his event "MiloFest." Enjoy!]]>34:17noEp. 4 - Zvi BandWed, 02 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Zvi Band, the CEO of Contactually.com which helps business owners stay in touch with current and potential clients.]]>Neil chats with Zvi Band, the CEO of Contactually.com which helps business owners stay in touch with current and potential clients.]]>32:07noEp. 2 - Chris BerryThu, 25 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Chris Berry about his distaste for conflict and courtroom litigation and his transition into elder law and estate planning.]]>Neil chats with Chris Berry about his distaste for conflict and courtroom litigation and his transition into elder law and estate planning.]]>33:59noEp. 1 - Thomas SimeoneMon, 22 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Neil chats with Tom Simeone about forming his own practice with his partner Craig Miller, and how they built their firm from a two-man operation to a thriving business.]]>Neil chats with Tom Simeone about forming his own practice with his partner Craig Miller, and how they built their firm from a two-man operation to a thriving business.]]>35:13no